Jack Mitchell

Nevermind, I've sorted it out. I'm getting a Weston Master V.

When you slate, be sure to slate at the head and tail of a take. You have to be ready just off camera with the slate, but just stick it in frame enough to catch the clap. This will really go a long ways to helping you achieve sync with out a sync camera. What kind of camera (make and model) are you using?

Ok thanks.... I will take on board your recommendation of slating at the head and tail of a take.

The camera I am using is a Bauer S 609 XL.

I have been informed by the guy who sold it to me that I will need an external light meter but I don't know which one to get and I haven't got a clue how to use one.

Yeah, it'll work, just don't forget about the slate =)

Ok cool :) .... I won't forget about the slate :) .... And I'll have a look into the Zoom H4n to cover my options. Seems a lot more portable. I may still choose my KORG D4 over the Zoom H4n.... I'll have to wait and see :)

Thanks anyway.

After more thought, I've figured that I could buy a boom mic and connect it to my KORG D4 multitrack recorder (which I use to record my music projects). Surely this is an acceptable option?

Hello,

I am hoping to soon delve into the world of film-making. I have had some experience with digital cameras but have decided to use Super 8 as I much prefer it aesthetically.

The camera I have isn't able to record sound because the sound cartridges are not made for it anymore. So I will need to externally record the audio.

What would be the best possible way of recording the sound separate from the camera? Do I need a boom mic and field mixer? If this is too expensive, is there still a cost effective way that will yield good results?

Jack.